Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 23 October 2025

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 23 October 2025

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Lot 314: St. John Ambulance Sheffield & District H.L. Brown Challenge Commemorative Medallion, 1991

This auction ended on October 23, 2025.

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £6

A commemorative metal medallion, likely a silver-toned alloy, affixed to a rectangular, dark-stained wooden or slate base. The circular medallion features an outer border inscribed with “SHEFFIELD & DISTRICT ST. JOHN AMBULANCE COMPETITION 1891 – 1991,” interspersed with four St. John crosses. The inner design includes “THE H.L. BROWN CHALLENGE SHIELD” encircling a central emblem, which appears to be the St. John Ambulance crest, with the word “AMBULANCE” also visible within. Dating from 1991, this piece commemorates a centenary.
Medallion diameter: 3 inches.